Artist - Dire Straits
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Song - Ride Across The River
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Album - Brothers In Arms
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Tabbed By - Ayreon77
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INTRO
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00:32
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00:44
VERSE 1
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CHORUS
00:58 01:10
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[-------|---0---|-------|---0---|-------|--s-------2-|-----|---0---|-------]
[-3---3-|-2---2-|-3---3-|-2---2-|-3---3-|-3\5--5-3---|-5---|-2---2-|-3---3-]
[---3---|-------|---3---|-------|---3---|------------|---5-|-------|---3---]
01:23
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01:29
VERSE 2
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CHORUS
01:43 01:55
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[-------|---0---|-------|---0---|-------|--s-------|-----|---0---|-------]
[-3---3-|-2---2-|-3---3-|-2---2-|-3---3-|-3\5--0-3-|-5---|-2---2-|-3---3-]
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02:08
SOLO
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01:23
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02:27 02:39
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02:51
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BREAK
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03:24
VERSE 3
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CHORUS
03:37 03:48
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[-------|---0---|-------|0-0|---0---|-------|--s-------|-----|-------|------]
[-3---3-|-2---2-|-3---3-|---|-2---2-|-3---3-|-3\5--0-3-|-5---|-3---3-|-5----]
[---3---|-------|---3---|---|-------|---3---|----------|---5-|---3---|---5-3]
04:04
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04:16
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Cool Dire Straits Tune. Enjoy............
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Ride Across The River |
| Artist |
Dire Straits |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
VW5abTdVVu8 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
